Senior Hydrologist

Location: Manchester
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A growing water and environmental consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Hydrologist to join its Manchester team. The role will involve delivering a varied portfolio of hydrology and water-sector projects, with particular exposure to water quality, storm overflows, catchment investigations and environmental assessment.

• Lead the delivery of hydrology projects from inception through to completion.
• Undertake hydrological assessments, catchment analysis and flood hydrology studies.
• Deliver and support Storm Overflow Assessment Framework (SOAF) studies and storm overflow investigations.
• Analyse rainfall, river flow, water quality and wider environmental datasets.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, assessments and supporting documentation.
• Provide technical input into water quality, wastewater and catchment management projects.
• Undertake flood frequency analysis, rainfall-runoff assessments and climate change assessments.
• Support projects for water companies, regulators, developers and public-sector clients.
• Undertake site visits and field investigations where required.
• Liaise directly with clients, regulators and other project stakeholders.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and technical deliverables.
• Review technical work and provide mentoring and support to junior team members.
• Contribute to bids, fee proposals and business development activities.
• Work collaboratively with hydraulic modellers, water quality specialists, engineers and environmental consultants.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree in Hydrology, Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within hydrology, water resources or water/environmental consultancy.
• Experience delivering or supporting SOAF studies, storm overflow investigations or wastewater-related projects.
• Strong understanding of UK hydrology and the water environment.
• Experience analysing hydrological, water quality and environmental datasets.
• Knowledge of WINEP, AMP programmes and UK water-sector regulatory requirements would be advantageous.
• Experience with hydrological, hydraulic or water-quality modelling software.
• Strong technical report writing and numerical analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients.
• Experience managing projects and mentoring junior colleagues.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake site work.

Chartered status or working towards CIWEM, ICE or a similar professional qualification would be advantageous.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working from a Manchester office.
• Varied projects across the water and environmental sectors.
• Strong exposure to SOAF, storm overflows, water quality and catchment investigations.
• Opportunity to work with major water companies and public-sector clients.
• Professional development and support towards chartership.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
• Collaborative and technically focused working environment.
• Generous holiday allowance and company benefits.